Britton
Britton is always creating things, and he likes to have his new inventions and games videoed. Here’s a small sample.
Mother’s Day Program as School
Britton is always creating things, and he likes to have his new inventions and games videoed. Here’s a small sample.
Mother’s Day Program as School
The Beginning:
A few of you may know that a few months ago I joined a movement in the personal care and cosmetics industry called Beautycounter. I say movement and not a company because that’s what it is to me–and to the leaders behind it. The whole mission of Beautycounter is to get safe products into the hands of everyone.
Now, if you know me, it’s not like I have a whole lot of empty time on my hands that I need to fill. Between the 3 kids, keeping the house running and running Sprout Shell I’m pretty busy. But I also knew I had to be a part of this movement towards health and safety for everyone. Maybe it’s the part of me that likes to teach, or the part that likes to help–or both–but once I found out what I’m about to share, I knew I was in.
For a more in depth look at how the company started, go here: Our Story
Education:
I’ll be honest, it made me angry. With how regulated EVERYTHING is in our country now, how could this possibly be true? But, it is. With the sudden rise of so many health issues from infertility to allergies to disease, it stands to reason that our environment has to be a factor. What we put on and in our bodies every day has to have an effect.
We live in such a beautiful area with a lot of hiking and walking trails, so we took advantage of a nice Saturday and went out to a nice park a few miles away.
The kids loved it! Cambry was a bit heavy at times, but my K’Tan is so comfortable, it wasn’t bad. We really should do this more often!
At the end of the hike we drove around and found a little playground. Cambry went down the slide then back up about 30 times. Mostly insisting on climbing by herself, of course.
I love pics like this. They’re so sweet.
Can’t believe this guy is starting 1st grade already! When did he get so big?
He can hardly wait to get back to learning Spanish and see his friends again.
We’ve lived in the Bay area for 3 years now and have never been to the Santa Cruz boardwalk! So, with an open afternoon we headed down and saw these:
The kids thought it was the coolest ever.
Then we got a super yummy Hawaiian Shave Ice. Those are super hard to find around here.
Britton and Kaia were looking for seals out in the water too. Looks like they found one!
We had a really really fun time, even though we didn’t actually make it to the carnival or rides of the boardwalk. We’ll definitely have to head back for another visit.
She LOVES books!
She’s a silly sleeper.
She also loves letters!
Playing at the park is fun!
Her first ponytail! It was soooo cute!
She thinks she super funny when she climbs on the table.
We couldn’t be happier to have her in our family. She’s a delight every day and makes everyone smile.
Getting ready for some fun in Maryland with Grandma.
Grandma and Cam took a little walk up the street. I love seeing them together like this.
Kaia drew us some pictures. She’s getting better at her “people” and not doing “scribble scrabble.”
We shortly met our friends the Ashworths in Williamsburg for a quick trip. We haven’t seen them in a long time, so it was really fun!
Kaia was very naughty and got thrown into the stocks.
These guys too.
But, they still had fun playing around!
THen, it was back up north to have fun with cousins and Grandma. We made a trip to the DC Temple.
Kaia and Gavin at the Visitor Center. They were so cute! K with her “Future Missionary” sticker rocking away.
K loved standing by Jesus. She actually loves it at all the the temples we visit. I think this is her first photo by one though. She was sooo excited!
Cambry thought she’ll make a good future missionary too.
We love to see the Temple!
Then, the next day, we went to the National Zoo with our cousins, Grandma and Aunt Sara!
The zoo was so fun, and a very long day, but everyone loved it!
We had a special treat when Aunt Lori and Eric came through on another trip with cousin John. We
On our last day, we squeezed in one more museum–The Museum of Natural History
Mark’s family on his moms side had a reunion in Ohio, so we made our way that way. First flew in to Chicago, then drove the rest of the way. We didn’t quite realize it was as long of a drive as it was, but it ended up being ok. The drive was really pretty. Very green, lots of grass and streams.
But, it was kind of late when we got to the hotel, and the kids were a bit tired out!
The next day we went to the reunion and met lots of people. Some lived in the area, a lot came from surrounding states, and a few of us were from a lot farther away.
The kids had fun playing and eating. We had a good time chatting, though I mostly talked with Mark’s aunts and cousins. I’d never met his most of his cousins before, so that was nice.
Cambry needed some snuggles. And then she was off sorting bottles.
She also got to know her aunt Sara and cousin Caleb.
There was chalk and bubbles for the kids to play with and Cambry LOVED it!
Britton too. He liked blowing the bubbles, but also showing everyone the cool drawings he made.
I’m glad we were able to go and the kids got to meet a lot of family that they haven’t before, and probably won’t for a long time again. We had a fun day of visiting, playing, running up the big hill, rolling down, swimming and making friends.
Thanks Wauseon!
On our way from Wauseon to Maryland we stopped in Kirtland to see the Church history sites there.
We started with the mill and the kids thought it was really cool. It only used a little bit of water in a shallow trough, but produced a lot!
Britton thought it was really cool to touch the potash.
Kaia my little poser helping us show off the little creek.
She and Cambry had fun together. Kaia like helping her, and I just know they’re going to be great friends growing up.
Our last stop before heading out was the Kirtland Temple. We didn’t go inside, but the kids liked the outside just fine as you can see. We told them a little bit about what the temple was, why it was built and things that happened there.
It ended up being a really positive experience for everyone and I’m really glad we stopped in Kirtland, took the time to see it again–for Mark and I–and teach the children about some of the church’s history.
We love to swim. I do. My kids do. But unfortunately we don’t do it that often in the summer.
Though one day we our good friends came up from Carmel and played with us.
Little fishes
And of course, snacks!
It was such a fun day. The kids loved playing with their friends, and we loved the water too.
Then, we got dinner at the food trucks. Cam stole my shake.